Useful Information

Since the government has cut down the CRT funding by more than half they have been struggling to provide the same service to river users who use lock e.g. rowing clubs.   The companies (not clubs) who are already on the canal system have an agreement which allows them to use the locks themselves e.g.  Moo Canoes  use Old Ford Lock only.    

GYC CRT Licence

• Greenwich Yacht Club  CRT River leisure licence for Buccanneer - 1012468 CANCELLED & REFUNDED September 2025, due to the above.

In the past how we Booked to Use the locks.

• book your passage by emailing WID.harbourmaster@canalrivertrust.org.uk  to travel through Carpenters Road, City Mill or Three Mills Lock.
• You must request your lock booking a minimum of seven days in advance.
• We'll confirm or amend your lock booking within two working days.
• Passage is available 9.30am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday. It's possible to book a slot outside these normal passage times and we'll try to help you through, but we can't guarantee this.
• We need advance notice because tide heights, water levels and fluvial flows can affect the lock and lock movements.
• If you have any problems with your booking or you're a contractor, please email our Customer Service Team, stating 'Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park lock bookings' in the subject line of your email.